YEARLY HIGH
1852.2383 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1629.1417 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1750.6958 BIF

2017 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 1852.2383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1629.1417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 223.0966 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1666.8758 to the December average rate of 1783.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1852.2383 was up 6.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1746.8047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,261,192 BIF
2016 Average 8,207,713 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,145,709 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,115,482.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1829.9099
1652.0546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1709.1444, compared to 1792.2472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1709.1444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1792.2472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 97.1403 BIF (High: 1777.3132 / Low: 1680.1729). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.6521 BIF (High: 1712.1976 / Low: 1683.5456).

May Spread (Volatile) ±97.1403
April Spread (Stable) ±28.6521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 29.4101 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.4101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1815.0886) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1707.7872), the exchange rate shifted by +107.3015 (+6.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 1815.0886
2016 Avg (September) 1707.7872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1701.4020 1629.1417 1666.8758
February 1713.9005 1677.0361 1690.2450
March 1730.4565 1662.2568 1692.7499
April 1712.1976 1683.5456 1695.6762
May 1777.3132 1680.1729 1728.1745
June 1803.9185 1769.4834 1781.1453
July 1829.6211 1755.1351 1796.8670
August 1823.9800 1780.5242 1801.7401
September 1852.2383 1791.9389 1815.0886
October 1809.0627 1756.7293 1785.6786
November 1797.5899 1750.6115 1771.0903
December 1805.2071 1764.8938 1783.0186